assessment of knowledge of use of electronic cigarette and its harmful effects among young adults.

Introduction:
This article is a research study that aimed to assess the prevalence of electronic cigarette use and awareness of its harmful effects among young adults aged 18-23 years. The study included 710 participants from six countries and used a questionnaire to gather data on their knowledge and use of electronic cigarettes.

Key Points:

* The study found that the prevalence of electronic cigarette use among the participants was 5.63%.
* Most of the electronic cigarette users had been using the device for less than a year.
* The most common mode of information about electronic cigarettes for the participants was from family members, friends, and internet search engines.
* The study also found that electronic cigarette users experienced sore throat, cough, headache, dizziness, and sleeplessness.
* The majority of the young population was unaware about the use and harmful effects of electronic cigarettes.

Main Message:
The main message of this article is the importance of raising awareness about the harmful effects of electronic cigarettes among young adults. The study found that the majority of the young population was unaware about the use and harmful effects of electronic cigarettes, and that electronic cigarette use was prevalent among the participants. The study highlights the need for public health initiatives and regulations to educate young adults about the risks associated with electronic cigarette use. It is crucial to prevent the adoption of electronic cigarette use as a trend and to ensure that young adults are making informed decisions about their health.

Gupta V, Sharma M, Srikant N, Manaktala N. assessment of knowledge of use of electronic cigarette and its harmful effects among young adults. Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland). 2020;15(1):796-804. doi:10.1515/med-2020-0224